Agreeing with all of GGs statements, I do have to ad that the majority (the ones that will succeed in the industry) have taken the blinkers off and realize that they won't be heading straight into an airline position (for those that aspire to), and realize the hard yards they have to put in to get where they want to be.
To succeed in this industry you need to be motivated, and deal with up north, mediocre pay, substandard conditions, this only shows determination and makes you a better person for it.